DecodedCars2025 Hyundai Venue
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 1.6L 4-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 31 combined · 29 city / 32 hwy
- Length
- 159.1 in
- Curb weight
- 2,648 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- No AWD or 4WDTwo-wheel drive only, unusual for a small SUV.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Hyundai Venue is a small SUV offered with a 1.6L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 159 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 99-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,648 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 31 MPG combined (29 city / 32 highway), 7% better than the 2025 small SUV average of 29 MPG, for an estimated $2,150 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
What changed for 2025
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2024 Venue — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 Venue →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Ulsan, South Korea
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2025 Venue configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 159.1 in | 69.7 in | 62.6 in | 99.2 in | 60.6 / 60.6 in | 2,648 lb | 60/40 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S1) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 32 / 31 | +7% | $2,150 | 291 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hyundai Venue 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 4★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 14.3% |
Similar 2025 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hyundai Venue (this car) | 31 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2025 Hyundai Nexo | – | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Hyundai Venue.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2025 Hyundai Venue is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Hyundai Venue buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Structure › Body — 2 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
- Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 1 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking — 1 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Venue. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Venue years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Venue | 31 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Venue | 31 | 159.1 in | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 Venue | 31 | 159.1 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 19 |
| 2023 Venue | 31 | 159.1 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 24 |
| 2022 Venue | 31 | 159.1 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 27 |
| 2021 Venue | 31 | 159.1 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 28 |
| 2020 Venue | 32 | 159.1 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 42 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Hyundai. How we calculate this →